1-800-Water Damage

$WDTMF500 #347
CategoryMaintenance
SubcategoryRestoration Services
Locations160
Franchisee Count91
Franchise Fee$59,000
Item 7 Low$71,403
Item 7 Midpoint$191,901
Item 7 High$312,398
Royalty Fees10% of Gross Sales (Remediation Services up to $499,999.99); 9% of Gross Sales ($500,000+); 8% of Gross Sales ($1,000,000+); 7% of Gross Sales ($2,000,000+); or 10% then 3% of Gross Sales (Reconstruction Services)
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open4
ParentASP BF Intermediate Sub, LLC
Founded2002
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business23
Began Franchising2002
HQAnn Arbor, MI
Executives8
Main Phone1-734-864-9799
FDD IssuedMarch 30, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 🔒
Franchisor

1-800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of water damage restoration, mold remediation, odor removal, fire and smoke restoration and cleaning services businesses, with optional reconstruction services including drywall, flooring, painting, and related work.

1-800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC is a Delaware LLC, wholly owned by BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC, which is a subsidiary of BELFOR (USA) Group, Inc. Key executives include CEO Sheldon Yellen and President Timothy Fagan.

1-800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of water damage restoration, mold remediation, odor removal, fire and smoke restoration and cleaning services businesses, with optional reconstruction services including drywall, flooring, painting, and related work.

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